Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 17, 2020Health
H.Res. 926
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2020, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 17, 2020)
This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of Black Maternal Health Week; (2) that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to raise national awareness of the state of black maternal health in the United States; and (3) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
What just happenedApr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12](D-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 17, 2020
- Apr 17, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 17, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House